Cons

Rooms have tube TVs

Free Wi-Fi in rooms is spotty (signal is strong in the lobby)

Bottom Line

This peaceful boutique property sits on the Caribbean side of Tobago, where the water is a beautiful blue and is generally calmer than the Atlantic side. The resort largely attracts couples looking for a romantic stay: All rooms feature ocean views, the spa has numerous treatments available, and the adults-only policy keeps the pool from being overrun by loud children. Though rooms aren't particularly upscale (they have tube TVs and the Wi-Fi signal is weak), they are spacious and feature balconies overlooking the sea.

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Location

Le Grand Courlan sits on the Caribbean side of the island, overlooking Stonehaven Bay.

Just off the coast of Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago is a small Caribbean country at the end of the chain of islands. While Trinidad is the larger, more industrialized island (and also home to a significant amount of crime), Tobago is the smaller "resort" island. Though tourism isn't a major industry for the country, plenty of visitors head to Tobago for its bird-watching, diving, and relatively unspoiled nature.

About once a week, flights go directly from major airports such as JFK in New York City and Miami International to Tobago. Generally, however, visitors must fly into Trinidad and then take either a 20-minute plane ride, or a 2-hour ferry, to Tobago.

15-minute drive to the ANR Tobago airport

10-minute drive to Mt. Irvine Beach, great for surfing

10-minute drive to Turtle Beach, where turtles nest February through August

20-minute drive to Scarborough, Tobago's capital city

25-minute drive to Store Bay Beach

30-minute drive to Pigeon Point beach

1-hour drive to Gilpin Trace Forest Reserve

Fitness Center

Spacious fitness center

The fitness center has numerous cardio and weight-training machines, and an open area for stretching, boxing, and aerobics.

Bottom Line

This peaceful boutique property sits on the Caribbean side of Tobago, where the water is a beautiful blue and is generally calmer than the Atlantic side. The resort largely attracts couples looking for a romantic stay: All rooms feature ocean views, the spa has numerous treatments available, and the adults-only policy keeps the pool from being overrun by loud children. Though rooms aren't particularly upscale (they have tube TVs and the Wi-Fi signal is weak), they are spacious and feature balconies overlooking the sea.